find a color that matches the cabinets exactly and go two shades lighter or darker on the paint chip gradations....or select the lightest color in your counter material and paint the walls that light color.....suggestion only!

I would choose the wall color you like first. You could use the same color in a different sheen, or a lighter version of the same color. Alabaster and Nuetral Ground can work well together, but maybe you would want the lighter color for the walls and the darker on the cabinets. Post some photos- it depends on your space.

Thanks for weighing in. Here are some photos of the space. We get direct morning light, and that’s when the photos were taken. So, the lighting isn’t great, but it will provide context. I was considering using the same color in a different sheen, so I’ll give that more thought!

I would keep your maple cabinets and just change the back splash to a warm white/cream tile.

I think alabaster or Cloud White would be a nice choice for the cabs. pick out some nice handles for the hardware.

Maybe paint the island in Wrought Iron or Iron ORe

or, look at this combo

why don't you wait until the cabs are done and see how it looks before deciding on a paint color?

if you want a gray, use a warmer gray, not a blue gray.

Beth, thank you! All great suggestions!! We debated between cloud white and alabaster for the cabinets, so I must be on the right track. As far as hardware, yes! We’ve got silver bar pulls chosen, not too different from the photo you shared. Love the kitchen you shared! Very timeless/classic, which is what we’re going for. I think your advice confirms we are doing okay so far... perhaps we will live with the new cabinet color before choosing wall color. Thanks for including ivory lace in your image...that’s what I’m leaning toward for walls right now. 😉

sounds like you're on the right track.

have you found a reputable cabinet painter?

how does he prime?

is he spraying everything back at his shop?

(I just had mine sprayed last year and love, love them. they used a lacquer spray and did all the necessary sanding, priming and sanding steps)

BTW, you may want to upgrade that sink. maybe single bowl (a granite fabricator could fit that for you w/o harming the countertop.

or even a drop in farm house. (Kohler Whitehaven)

33x32" wayfair

Yes, we’ve got a reputable painter. He is very thorough with the prep work/priming and takes everything to his facility. He will be doing both painting projects.

sarahkesler— curios if you ended up going with Ivory Lace on your walls? If so, would love to hear how you like it!